Benefits of Membership

The IRMS is the foremost association for information professionals, with over 1,000 members in around 30 countries and territories worldwide, across the public, private and voluntary sectors. Our mission is to provide leadership in records and information management by supporting and promoting activity within the profession and being active in advocacy and collaboration.

With effective information management increasingly recognised as an essential requirement in the digital age, join us to make sure you benefit from the shared knowledge and expertise of our 1,000 members, and stay one step ahead in this exciting and ever-changing sector.

Benefits of Membership

The IRMS is renowned for its inclusivity, which flows through everything we do. Membership of the Society offers a wide range of benefits that vary depending on your membership. However, full membership allows you to; 

Develop as a Professional

• Professional accreditation of skills and experience available to all members, regardless of formal educational attainment
• Eligibility for our annual industry awards, recognising and rewarding excellence by individuals and organisations
• Collective contribution to the development of the sector, including new resources, standards and legislation
• Use of the IRMS logo, demonstrating authoritative knowledge and a commitment to continuous professional development

Access to Knowledge

• Our thought-leading magazine, the Bulletin, delivered directly to your home, office or inbox for free, every two months
• Our monthly e-newsletter, Off the Record, keeping you up-to-date with news and events from the IRMS and wider sector
• Extensive online content, including the Bulletin archive, webinar recordings, conference presentations and a range of toolkits for records management and data protection
• Exclusive IRMS member discounts on training courses and events by leading suppliers
  

Be part of a Community

• Free and preferential access to over 30 in-demand events by over a dozen geographical and special interest groups every year
• Discounted rates for our annual Conference – Europe’s premier Information and Records Management event
  
• Exclusive online community of IRMS members, spanning a range of job roles and sectors across the UK, Europe and beyond
• Extensive network of peers and mentors providing invaluable access to a range of informal and practical advice and support

Benefits of membership vary for each type of membership you have. We have summarised this below for you; 

Types of Membership

Individual: £117 p/a
Suited to a wide range of information management professionals - includes discounted rates at our annual Conference, unlimited attendance and preferential access to Groups and partners' events, an electronic or hard copy of the IRMS Bulletin, our monthly email newsletter, valuable online resources and networking tools, and eligibility for professional accreditation regardless of formal educational attainment. Browse the benefits of Individual Membership.

Corporate: £499 p/a
Great value for companies and public-sector organisations alike - includes up to 5 transferable online accounts, multiple electronic copies of the IRMS Bulletin, and discounted advertising via a range of channels, and offers your staff all of the benefits of an individual membership. Browse the benefits of Corporate Membership.

Student/Apprentice: £0.00 p/a - yes, FREE!
A great offer for those undertaking full-time study at degree level or equivalent, or an apprenticeship, in information, records management or archives - offers all of the benefits of affiliate membership below, without the cost! Please ensure you provide details of your course and student status when applying and upon renewal. Browse the benefits of Student Membership or find out more about Apprenticeships.

Affiliate: £58.00 p/a
A limited membership designed for those who live outside the UK and Ireland, or who are retired or unemployed - includes attendance at online Groups events, access to the electronic version (only) of the IRMS Bulletin, our monthly email newsletter, and valuable online resources and networking tools. Browse the benefits of Affiliate Membership.

School Affiliate: £45.00 p/a
Designed for Schools (including the first part of a Multi-School Academy) - includes access to the IRMS Schools Toolkit, unlimited attendance at Group events, an electronic copy of the IRMS Bulletin, our monthly email newsletter, and valuable online resources and networking tools. Browse the benefits of Affiliate Membership.

Multi-School Academy Trust: £20.00 p/a per additional school
Designed for each additional School (after the first registered as an Affiliate) of a Multi-School Academy Trust - includes access to the IRMS Schools Toolkit, unlimited attendance at Group events, an electronic copy of the IRMS Bulletin, our monthly email newsletter, and valuable online resources and networking tools. Browse the benefits of Affiliate Membership.